chunk

/tʃʌŋk/

Definitions

1. noun

a large piece or portion of something

“She cut the log into manageable chunks for the fire.”

2. verb

to cut or break something into large pieces

“The machine will chunk the rock into smaller pieces.”

3. verb

to divide or separate something into distinct parts

“The data analyst will chunk the dataset into smaller sections.”

4. interjection

an expression of pain or discomfort

“Ow, that hurt, and it feels like a big chunk in my side.”

Synonyms

  • block
  • mass
  • piece
  • portion

Antonyms

  • fragment
  • sliver
  • splinter